FAMILIAR FRUIT FIGHTERS PART 1 - CANCER

TOMATOES

Solanum lycopersicum , This juicy fruit is the best dietary source of lycopene, a carotenoid that gives tomatoes their red colour. This lycopene was found to stop endometrial cancer cell growth. Endometrial cancer causes nearly 8,000 deaths a year. Major curative for lung, prostate, and stomach cancers also. The biggest benefits come from cooked tomatoes, since the heating process increases the amount of lycopene your body is able to absorb.

SOURSOP FRUIT (GRAVIOLA)

Annona muricata, The flesh of this Central and South American staple fruit helps suppress oncogenes. The anti-cancer potential in soursop seeds, which contain various compounds that are selectively cytotoxic. This means they target cancerous and other malignant cells for destruction while leaving healthy cells unscathed. Soursop is likewise rich in another class of highly potent oncogenic chemotherapeutic compounds known as acetogenins.

BLACK RASBERRY

Rubus occidentalis, contain very high concentrations of phytochemicals called anthocyanins, which slow down the growth of premalignant cells and keep new blood vessels from forming (and potentially feeding a cancerous tumor). It helps to cure colon, esophageal, oral, and skin cancers.

GOJI BERRY (CHINESE WOLFBERRY)

Lycium barbarum, One of the most highly regarded berries in Asia, goji berry has been a staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. It ranks among the top 120 medicinal herbs in the world, and research shows that it’s helpful in providing strength and extending lifespan. Administration of polysaccharide protein complexes derived from goji berry have shown benefits in stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells. It targets the T47D human breast cancer cell line, inducing apoptosis (cell suicide) while preventing these cells from proliferating.

CITRUS FRUITS (ORANGE, LEMON, LIME)

Basic citrus varieties like Citrus sinensis, Citrus limon and  Citrus aurantiifolia are powerfully anti-cancer in their own respective rites. Another rich source of vitamin C, citrus fruit is inherently anti-cancer because it targets damaging free radicals. Plus it boosts immune function, all while helping the body to naturally overcome the damaging effects of carcinogenic exposure. People who consume high amounts of citrus fruit on a regular basis, studies show, have a reduced risk of developing lung cancer, colon cancer, and many other types of cancer.